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Brett 11-08-2004 08:20 AM

Pre-purchase questions about a boxster
 
I looked at a 2000 Boxster yesterday with 58k miles and have a couple of questions:

1 - I noticed that the vent scoops on each side of the car were a bit different - one of them sticks out a little and has a "lip" where the other one does not.. is this normal?

2 - I've looked at several of these boxsters and noticed that pieces of the rear "boxster" badge seems to break off fairly easily.. normal as well?

3 - Are the 2000's a good year? anything i should look out for? I'm thinking of getting this one taken to porsche for an inspection (its being sold by a different car dealer)..

Thanks in advance!

-Brett

Tool Pants 11-08-2004 09:02 AM

As of 2000 the drivers side vent sticks out a bit more. It is the intake vent. This was done to reduce the chance of water getting sucked in.

The bottom of the B is known to break because it get caught when washing. Easy to replace or some people just leave it off.

2000 is the first year for the 3.2 S and the base 2.5 went to 2.7. I would go for the S if I was in the market.

Brett 11-08-2004 09:32 AM

Thanks for the response... I'm tryin to stay cheap here.. Just sold my 01 M3 Convertible and want something for about half the price.. this particular boxster is going for 23k.. sound like a fair price?

-Brett

CA_Boxster 11-08-2004 11:04 AM

For $5-6k more you should be able to get one with 20,000 fewer miles if you have a few weeks to look. I recently did this and bought a 2000 (base engine). 2000 is a good year for reliability and it's probably smart to shop 2001 and 2002 to get the price down.

Tool Pants 11-08-2004 11:49 AM

I have been out of the Boxster market for many years so I have not kept up on prices.

Is it a 2.7 or 3.2 and is there any warranty. This info and your location will help others on the price.

wetsuff 11-08-2004 12:47 PM

T-P: Why would you go for the S over the standard? ....beyond the extra poke.

Jim

Tool Pants 11-08-2004 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wetsuff
T-P: Why would you go for the S over the standard? ....beyond the extra poke.
That is the only reason.

There was no S when I started Boxstering. Only the 2.5.


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